EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITYUNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

(603) 535-2237

admissions@plymouth.edu

plymouth.edu/admissions/visit

Experience Education 2–5

PSU Fast Facts 6

Financial Support 7

Academics 8–15

Academic Degree Programs 9

Study Abroad 16–17

Experiential Learning & Internships 18–21

Student Life 22–29

Athletics 30–33

Health & Safety 34

Community Service 35

The Power of a PSU Degree 36–37

Where Is Plymouth Anyway? 38–39

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E X P E R I E N C E E D U C A T I O N

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

JESSICA WILHELM, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY

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What will a PSU degree give me?

By the time you graduate, you will be well prepared

to enter the working world. You will think critically,

know how to work independently and as part of a

team, and have a deep and practical understanding

of your chosen field.

Get the experience and the degree!

Whether you’re into the environment, health,

education, business, or music performance, a visit is

the best way to find out if Plymouth State University

is the right fit for you. For more information go

to plymouth.edu/admissions/visit or call

(603) 535-2237.

4,000 undergraduates

“PSU has my major.” With 52 majors and 60+ minors, and a

program for students still deciding on a

major, your options are wide open. (See

page 9 for the complete list.)

“I can afford it.” 90% of first-year students receive some

kind of financial aid, so don’t let cost

get in the way of your education.

“It’s the right size for me.”• 4,000undergraduates (half from out of state)

• 43statesand32foreigncountries represented

• Student-to-facultyratio:16:1

“I love the area.” In addition to living in one of America’s

great small towns, you’ll be minutes

from ski resorts, rivers, and theatre and

concert venues, and just a couple hours

from Boston and Portland. Think of

PSU’s170-acrecentralNewHampshire

campus as a laboratory, a classroom,

and a playground.

“Everyone gets involved.”Community service is the culture

and the norm here. The PSU motto—

Ut prosim, or “That I may serve”—

really means something to students

and faculty.

Go to plymouth.edu/admissions/

visit or call (603) 535-2237 for more

information and to schedule a

campus tour.

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Why do more than a thousand students like you choose PSU every year?

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“Most of our classes are

small, which creates a

unique and intimate setting

in the classroom. Our

professors really make

an effort to ensure that

students are progressing

with their education and

are as prepared as possible

for the real world.”

Stefanie DeSimone ’173D studio art BFA candidate

(ceramics concentration),

art history minor

170 ACRE CAMPUS

NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETICS

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90% of students receive financial aidF I N A N C I A L S U P P O R T | 7

Once you’ve fallen in love with PSU

and have been accepted, the Financial

Aid Team will walk you through every

option; tell you about scholarships,

grants, loans, and work-study; and help

you fill out forms. And they’ll stick with

you through all your years at PSU, for

as long as you need them.

Are you eligible for financial

support? Apply for it and find out!

Remember:collegedegree=morejob

opportunities + more money.

plymouth.edu/office/financial-aid

Is college worth it?Recent college graduates typically

earnaround$17,500moreperyear

than high school graduates—and

thatgapiswidening.Ninety-nine

percent of PSU alumni land jobs or

begin graduate school within one

year of graduation. Especially in

rough economic times, a degree from

PSU can bring more opportunities

throughout your working life.

Okay, I want to go … but how will I pay?Don’tletcostgetinthewayofyour

education.NinetypercentofPSU

first-year students receive some kind of

need- or merit-based financial aid. In accordance with NCAA Division III rules, PSU does not offer athletic scholarships.

Estimated average annual cost

of tuition, mandatory fees, and

room and board:

• NHresident: $22,446

• Non-resident: $30,816

• NHcommuter:$15,208

Need- and merit-based

financial assistance is available.

PSU’s Net Price Calculator:

go.plymouth.edu/calculator

FINDING A WAY

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

52 MAJORS

62MINORS

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A C A D E M I C S

“Professor Roberson has

been so supportive of me.

He’s interested not only in my

progress in class, but also in

my development in the field.

I hope I can encourage more

incoming female students

looking to pursue computer

science to come to PSU!”

Kelsey Neil ’16 computer science,

programming team,

Hackademy

KELSEY NEIL ’16 WITH COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSOR CHRISTIAN ROBERSON AND VAUGHAN CODER ’15.

Academic Programs of Study

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Accounting

Adventure Education

Anthropology/Sociology Optionsin: Anthropology Sociology

Art Optionsin: GraphicDesign Studio Art

Art (BFA) Optionsin: GraphicDesign Studio Art

ArtEducation(K–12)

ArtHistory

Athletic Training

BiologicalScienceEducation(7–12)

Biology

Business Administration

Chemistry Optionsin: Biochemistry ChemistryEducation(7–12) Environmental Chemistry General

Childhood Studies

Communication Studies Optionsin: Media Studies Professional Communication

Computer Science

CriminalJustice

Early Childhood Studies Optionsin: Contract* Early Care and Education Early Intervention TeacherCertification(PreK–3)

ElementaryEducation(K-8)

English ElectiveOptionsin: LiteratureandFilm TeacherCertification(5–12) Writing

Environmental Biology

Environmental Planning

Environmental Science & Policy Optionsin: Community & Environment Environmental Science

Exercise & Sport Physiology

Finance

French

Geography

HealthEducation&Promotion Optionsin: HealthPromotion SchoolHealth(K–12)

History

Information Technology

Interdisciplinary Studies

Management Optionsin: General Management HumanResourceManagement International Business Small Business/ Entrepreneurship

Marketing Optionsin: Professional Sales Public Relations Strategic Marketing

Mathematics ElectiveOptionsin: Middle School Teacher Certification(5–8) Secondary Teacher Certification(7–12)

Meteorology

ModernLanguages

Music Optionsin: CommercialVoicePerformance Contract* Music Technology Piano Performance & Pedagogy VoicePerformance&Pedagogy

MusicEducation(K–12)

Nursing Pre-LicensureProgram RN-BSProgram

Philosophy

Physical Education Optionsin: Contract* PhysicalEducation&Health Education Teacher Certification(K–12) TeacherCertification(K–12)

Political Science

Psychology Optionsin: Developmental MentalHealth Psychology&Law

Public Management

Social Science

SocialStudiesEducation(5-12)

Social Work ElectiveOptionsin: Aging Services Child & Family Services HealthServices MentalHealthServices SocialServicesforHispanic Communities

Spanish

Sports Management

Theatre Arts Optionsin: Acting Contract* DramaticWriting Music Theatre Performance TheatricalDesign/Tech

Tourism Management & Policy

*chair approval required

A Pre-Med and Pre-Health Professions Advisory Council offers support and guidance to students interested in pursuing programs in these areas.

For a current list of majors and minors visit go.plymouth.edu/programs.

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Close and collaborative

You’re among a small group of students,

discussing, arguing, and analyzing

together. Your professor calls on you by

name. She expects you to get out and

apply your learning in the real world,

through research, university-community

partnerships, internships with local

businesses, study abroad, volunteer

WHAT DOES COLLEGE LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

ACADEMICS

work, or national student exchanges.

Years later, she’ll still know your name.

This is your college experience at

Plymouth State.

plymouth.edu/academics

“I appreciate everything

about PSU, but what’s

most important to me is

the academic support that

I get from teachers and

everybody else around

me, and how kind and

welcoming everyone is

in this community.”

Petro Masumbuko ’16 political science major,

peace and social justice minor,

student senate

average undergraduate class size

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ART EDUCATION MAJOR COURTNEY MINNEHAN ’15 WORKING WITH STEEL IN A FOUNDATIONS OF SCULPTURE CLASS.

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Will I get in?

While your academic record is your most

valuable asset in applying, SAT/ACT test

scores are not required. PSU looks closely at

your character, leadership, initiative, and spe-

cialtalents.Mostadmittedstudentswillhave:

•Completedafour-yearcollegeprep curriculum with an overall A or B average;

• Participatedincommunityservice;and

• Beenamemberofaclub,organization, and/or athletic team in high school.

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A C A D E M I C S

Academic support: We’ve got

your back

When you arrive at PSU, you’ll find that

everyone wants to help you succeed.

You’ll have full access to all these ser-

vicesandmoreduringyouryearshere:

• AcademicAdvising

•CareerServices

•DepartmentofUniversityStudies

•HonorsProgram

•MathActivitiesCenter

• PlymouthAcademicSupport

Services (PASS), including peer

tutoring, academic counseling, and

services for students with disabilities

•WritingCenter

plymouth.edu/academics/academic-support

Get your degree sooner

… or go on for an advanced degree. If

you’re hoping to get out into the work-

force as soon as possible, PSU gives

you a chance to speed up your degree

progress by taking winter and summer

session courses, as well as weekend,

evening, online, and blended courses.

Five years, two degrees

And while the idea of graduate school

may seem as far off as the moon,

here’s something that might bring

thatmoonwithinreach:PSUhas

options that allow you to finish your

bachelor’s and master’s degrees in

only five years.

plymouth.edu/graduate

We value four years over four hours.

Plymouth State is test optional.

opportunities for successA C A D E M I C S | 13

“Plymouth State is committed

to every student who wants

to learn. Small class sizes and

the professors’ willingness

to help make PSU the best

place to live, learn, and be a

part of a community.”

Connor Brown ’16political science major,

student trustee to the University

System of New Hampshire

board, junior class treasurer,

PSU Republicans president

JOSIANE UMUTESI ’16 WITH PATRICK CATE ’05G, DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES.

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So, what’s your major?

Get used to this question—you’ll be

hearing it a lot over the next few years.

Whether you declare a major before

you enroll or need some time to decide,

PSU can help you get to where you

want to go. And you have plenty of

majors to choose from (see page 9).

No major yet? No problem.

Some students start college with a

major in mind. Others—about a third of

entering first-year students—are still de-

ciding.TheDepartmentofUniversity

Studies offers a personalized advising

program designed to help you explore

academic options and choose an ap-

propriatemajor.Dedicatedfacultyand

staff will get to know you, welcome you

to university life, and serve as academic

advisors until you choose a major and

move on to a home department. With

their help, you’ll be better prepared to

graduate within four years and put your

education to good use.

plymouth.edu/office/university-studies

ADVENTURE EDUCATION MAJORS CAN OPT TO PARTICIPATE IN AN IMMERSION SEMESTER, A BLOCK OF THEORY AND PRACTICE COURSES INCLUDING EXTENDED BACK-COUNTRY EXPEDITIONS.

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“University Studies advisors

didn’t just tell me the classes

I should be taking. They

took the time to understand

what I wanted to do with my

degree so that they could

help me reach my goals.”

Josiane Umutesi ’16,marketing/public relations,

communications minor,

Marketing Association of

Plymouth State, Spring Fling

Committee, PSU Volunteers, Delta

Zeta Sorority, Community Service

Orientation student leader

Design your own major

PSU’s Interdisciplinary Studies program

allows you to create your own major

with the assistance of faculty from two

or more departments. Interested in the

global economy? Mix professional sales

courses with foreign language. Want to

go pre-med? Combine courses in biol-

ogy, chemistry, and mathematics. Is web

design your thing? Combine graphic

arts and computer science.

Being an innovative thinker with a range

of interrelated skills will give you the

edge you need to get into a profession

you love.

plymouth.edu/interdisc

Career Services

Preparingyouforarewardingcareer:

it’s the goal of everything we do at PSU.

From your first year through gradua-

tion, PSU’s Career Services offers the

guidance and resources you need to

plan your career path. Career Services

professionals will help you identify

your strengths and interests, strategize

your job search, write an epic cover

letter and résumé, help you perfect

your interviewing skills, connect you

with alumni mentors who will share

their experiences and offer advice, and

more. Career Services also hosts career

workshops, job fairs, and employer

interviews on campus.

plymouth.edu/services/career

find your career path

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S T U D Y A B R O A D

ALICIA MELLO ’17 SPENT HER FIRST SEMESTER STUDYING IN LIMERICK, IRELAND, AS PART OF PSU’S FRESHMAN ABROAD PROGRAM.

BRITTANY ANGELO ’15 (RIGHT) STUDIED FOR A SEMESTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO THROUGH THE NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE.

FRANK PATTIASINA ’17 (CENTER) STUDIED AT KOREA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMPUS IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.

ALAN SPADAFORA ’15 (FAR RIGHT) SPENT A SEMESTER STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO IN NEW ZEALAND.

SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS TRAVELED TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR A WEEK-LONG SERVICE-LEARNING TRIP.

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA WAS JUST ONE OF MANY UNFORGETTABLE PLACES PEYTON SMITH ’16 (RIGHT) VISITED DURING HER SEMESTER AT SEA.

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“I knew that I wanted

to travel and do study

abroad in college. When

I found out that I could

study abroad my first

semester of my first year

at PSU, I was impressed

and I decided to apply.”

Danica Bays ’17 environmental biology

THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

GLOBAL EDUCATION

PSU offers study abroad programs in more than 100 countries.

Where will Plymouth State take you?

Study Abroad

Earn credits toward your PSU degree

while you experience new cultures

through study abroad programs in more

than100countries,includingChina,

theNetherlands,Spain,Italy,and

Jamaica.Youcanevenstudyabroadas

early as the first semester of your first

year through PSU’s Freshman Abroad

ProgramattheUniversityofLimerick

in Ireland, where you’ll take classes

and live on campus in a residential

village with Irish students and other

international students. You’ll also have

a chance to get to know a PSU faculty

member who will accompany you and

your PSU classmates to Ireland and

teach two of your courses. Field trips,

cultural events, and participation in the

UniversityofLimerick’smanystudent

clubs and societies are included in

the program.

Notonlyisstudyabroadexcitingand

educational, it’s also affordable. PSU

and many of its study abroad partners

offer scholarships, and any financial aid

you’ve been awarded travels with you.

Want a more domestic study experience?

ThroughtheNewHampshireExchange

andtheNationalStudentExchange,

you can study away for a semester or a

year at locations throughout the state or

throughout the US.

Whether you choose to study near or

far, for a few weeks as part of a course,

for an entire semester, or even an entire

year, the Global Education Office will

help you every step of the way, and

they’ll be there for you throughout your

time away from PSU.

plymouth.edu/global

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Research and service learning

At PSU, learning takes place both in

and out of the classroom, through-

out the region and around the world.

Whether you’re a first-year student or

a senior, and regardless of your major,

you’ll have the chance to apply your

coursework to the real world through

research projects and a wide variety of

short- and long-term service-learning

opportunities that combine community

service with coursework.

PSU students have examined water

quality from samples they’ve collected

from local rivers, developed business

plans to help area businesses, analyzed

the biological clocks of horseshoe

crabs at the Seacoast, studied media

impact on childhood obesity, researched

climate trends in Iceland, worked with

community leaders on social issues in the

DominicanRepublic,andsomuchmore.

What will you do at PSU?

hands-on learning

REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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IN JANUARY OF 2014 A GROUP OF PSU STUDENTS TRAVELED TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK IN MAINE TO SEARCH FOR SNOWY OWLS AND COLLECT DATA FOR CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY’S EBIRD PROGRAM.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDENTS WORK WITH NH FISH AND GAME ON THE AMMONOOSUC ATLANTIC SALMON SURVEY.

OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM: STUDENTS IN THE EXERCISE AND SPORT PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAM PERFORM TESTS WITH STUDENT-ATHLETES. COACHES USE THE RESULTS TO IMPROVE ATHLETE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING.

PSU students rank in the top 5 percent in the US for gaining critical-thinking and problem-solving skills during their undergraduate years, according to the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA).

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“I worked at the regional

prosecutor’s office in Keene,

NH, with a prosecuting

attorney. I was in court with

her every day, reviewed case

files, sat in on interviews

with potential witnesses, and

helped with trial preparation.

It was a great experience. I

learned so much.”

Staci Keenan ’14criminal justice

STUDENTS IN THE COSTUME SHOP STITCHED TOGETHER CAST MEMBERS OF THE HILARIOUS MUSICAL AVENUE Q.

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Internships

Test-drive a career, develop marketable

skills, and network with professionals

while applying what you’ve learned

in class to the real world. The staff at

PSU’s Global Education Office will help

you find internship opportunities locally

or around the world that match your

skills and interests.

HerearejustafewplacesPSUstudents

haverecentlyinterned:

Life Is Good

Snowboarder magazine

OtterBox

Sesame Street

Hasbro

Northwestern Mutual

“Internships give you a chance to build

your skills and experience working as a

professional. It’s definitely an amazing

opportunity—you’ll learn what you

want to do after college, or what you

don’t want to do, and pick your career

path based on that experience.”

Dan Barez ’15BFA graphic design

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real-world experience

“Within the first

hour of moving into

Blair Hall, people

had knocked on my

door and introduced

themselves. The best

part about living in

a res hall is living

among friends. You

can meet up with

them and walk to

dinner together, go

to classes together,

or just hang out.”

BRANDON RICH ’17 music

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Where you’ll live

PSU’s170-acrecampusishometosevenresidencehalls,

twostudentapartmentcomplexes,andEcoHouse,where

students live and learn about sustainability. All rooms are

furnishedwiththebasicsforyouandyourroommates:beds,

dressers, desks, chairs, and closets. The fun part is decorating

your space and making it your own!

All residence halls are co-ed and have a live-in, professional

residence director as well as student staff who are available

to support and assist students and help organize recreational

and social events. Residence halls are also equipped with

Wi-Fi,laundryfacilities,andcommunityspacewithTVsand

recreational equipment. PSU’s campus size fosters quality

interpersonal connections, increased participation in campus

life, and greater access to a wide range of support systems.

Four of our residence halls offer communities with program-

ming centered around specific themes, including service,

health and wellness, international/cultural exploration, and

LGBTQandallies.

THERE’S MORE TO LIFE AT PSU THAN STUDYING

STUDENT LIFE

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Grafton

Bla

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White Mountain Apartments

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What you’ll eat

The PSU campus has a large variety of snacking and

diningoptions.Whateveryou’recraving,ProspectDining

Hallhasit:choosefromhome-cookedfavorites,afully

loaded salad bar, vegetarian and gluten-free options,

pizza, desserts—there’s even a walk-up window for to-

goorders.AttheHUB,youcangrabaquickbiteatthe

UnionGrilleorabagelandcoffeeattheDailyPaws.

Whileyou’reatLamsonLibrary,stopbytheCommons

Café for a latte and a muffin.

Along the edge of campus on Main Street you’ll find

Thai, deli, Chinese, Mexican, pizza, burgers, and more.

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What you can do

Dowhatyouloveortrysomethingnew!SeeaperformanceattheSilverCenterfor

theArts,iceskateatHanawayRink,cheerthePanthersontovictoryatagame,take

a yoga class, work out in the Fitness Center, shop on Main Street—whatever you’re

into, there’s always something to do on or around campus.

And don’t forget the lakes and mountains that surround PSU—perfect for hiking,

biking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, or just relaxing.

In late

October,

welcome the

cold weather

with a hot

drink and

cool people

at the annual

First Fire in

the HUB.

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S T U D E N T L I F ES T U D E N T L I F E

PSU was one of 88 colleges and universities nationwide to earn 4.5 stars out of 5 from the LGBT-Friendly Campus Pride Index.

plymouth.edu/life

PSU’S LAVENDER GRADUATION CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GRADUATING LGBTQ+ SENIORS.

30 minutes and $7 gets you some of the best skiing and boarding in

New Englandgo.plymouth.edu/ski-deal

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The Outdoor Center

Nogear?Noproblem:theOutdoorCen-

ter offers students free use of recreational

equipment including skis, snowshoes, and

paddling and camping gear. The center

also sponsors day and overnight trips so

you can learn or practice skills like rock

climbing, paddling, surfing, and skiing.

plymouth.edu/outdoor-center

DON’T KNOW HOW TO SKI? NO PROBLEM—LEARN FOR FREE AT SKI DAY WHEN PSU SHUTS DOWN AND HITS THE SLOPES!

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S T U D E N T L I F ES T U D E N T L I F E

From varsity, intramural, and club sports

teams to academic and social clubs, there

are endless opportunities to meet people,

get involved, and have fun. Some of the

morepopularclubsoncampusare:

✦ Student Senate

✦ Rugby Club

✦ Common Ground, PSU’s environ- mental and social justice group

✦ Gaming Club, where you can play everything from board games to video games to card games

✦ Programming Activities in a Campus Environment (PACE), which organizes movies, concerts, trips,

and other fun activities!

88 clubs & organizations

LearnmoreaboutlifeatPSU.

plymouth.edu/student-activities

“I feel that all aspects

of my PSU education,

from involvement in

student organizations to

classroom experiences,

are truly helping me work

toward my professional

and personal goals in

meaningful ways.”

SHAUN CONNORS ’15 social work major,

PSU Pride, Student Senate

WELCOME TO PSU: ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR EVENTS DURING WELCOME WEEK 2014 WAS PAINT U!, WHICH MIXES MUSIC, DANCING, AND PAINT INTO A COLORFUL, HIGH-ENERGY DANCE PARTY!

@plymouthstate

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PANTHER PRIDE!

ATHLETICSWhether you’re a dedicated student-athlete or a die-hard sports fan, you can’t

beat the excitement of Panther Athletics!

PSUfields24NCAADivisionIIIvarsityathleticteams,allwithaproudtradition

ofsuccessonandoffthefield.Recenthonorsinclude:

★ Women’s lacrosse captured the 2015 LEC Regular Season Title.

★ The women’s tennis team won the 2014 LEC Championship and a berth in

theNCAAtournament,toppingoffanundefeatedseason.

★ Field hockey captured the 2014 ECAC New England Championship—the

team’s third title in five years.

★ Men’s ice hockey won the 2015 MASCAC Championship—the team’s

secondtitleandNCAAberthinfouryears.

★ PSUskierTakehiroWatanabe’16competedatthe2015 NCAA Skiing

Championships.Heisthesecondstudent-athleteinPSU’shistory

toqualifyfortheNCAASkiingChampionships,joiningMaxMartin’16,

who raced last year.

★ 30 PSU football players were selected to the MASCAC All-Academic Team

and 63 fall student-athletes received conference all-academic honors.

athletics.plymouth.edu

Intercollegiate athletics

MEN’S

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Alpine Skiing

Soccer

Track and Field (Indoor)

Track and Field (Outdoor)

Wrestling

WOMEN'S

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Alpine Skiing

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field (Indoor)

Track and Field (Outdoor)

Volleyball

If you’re looking for the excitement

and camaraderie of sports, but not

the demands of playing at the varsity

level, check out PSU’s wide selec-

tion of club and intramural sports at

plymouth.edu/recreation/fitness.

Fields and facilities

PSU’s campus includes 25 acres of

playing and practice fields, plus the

PSU Ice Arena and Savage Welcome

Center,whichhousesHanawayRink.

Inside our Physical Education Center,

you’llfind:

• 25-yard,six-laneswimmingpool

• Three-courtgymnasiumwith seatingfor1,500

• Wrestlingroom

• Athletictrainingand rehabilitation facility

• VailasPerformanceCenter

PSU’snewestbuilding,ActiveLiving,

Learning,andWellnessCenter

(ALLWell)Northisa107,600-square-

foot complex that includes a full,

competitive 200-meter indoor track, a

multi-use field house with indoor tennis

courts and a high ropes challenge

course, an expanded Outdoor Center,

an athletic training room, locker rooms,

offices, and classrooms. More than

75 percent of PSU’s undergraduate

populationwilluseALLWellNorth

as a classroom, as varsity competition

or training space, as an intramural

location, or for other recreational

opportunities.All24varsityathletics

teams will benefit from the facility.

athletics.plymouth.edu

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“I absolutely love being a

student-athlete at PSU. We

not only play some of the

best competition in New

England, but we also get an

amazing college experience.”

Cynthia Barata ’17business administration

“What I’ve gained from being on the tennis team is an

instant support system and built-in friends.”

Sunny Jakubas ’18nursing

C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E | 3534 | H E A LT H & S A F E T Y

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

HEALTH & SAFETYHerearejustsomeofthewaysPSU

helpsmakeyoufeelmoreathome:

Health Services is an on-campus

acute care clinic that offers the kind of

care you’d get from your own doctor.

SpeareMemorialHospital,acritical

access hospital, is just up the street

from campus.

The Counseling and Human

Relations Center offers free,

confidential services to help students

with issues including anxiety, stress,

depression, and more.

The Reflection and Spiritual Care

Center provides spiritual support for

people of all faiths.

All residence halls are smoke-free and

locked24hoursaday.Eachresidence

hall has a residence director and

community advisors who live onsite

to help create a safe and secure living

environment for all students.

The Office of the Dean of Students

promotes a safe, inclusive campus

by providing a variety of services to

students, including those that address

diversity, violence prevention, and

gender-based issues.

The Plymouth State University

Police Department offers safety

services and workshops, enforces

campus parking rules, and educates

the community about best practices

in personal and community safety.

Officersareonduty24hoursaday.

For more about health and safety, visit

plymouth.edu/life/health-safety.

Students and families can use myPlymouth, PSU’s online student portal, to register

to receive campus alerts, class cancellations, and emergency communications.

PSU’S PET THERAPY SESSIONS, HELD EACH SEMESTER DURING FINALS WEEK, GIVE STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE STRESS AND HAVE A LITTLE FUN WITH SOME PLAYFUL PUPS.

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK 2015 TOOK PSU STUDENTS TO THE MANATEE OBSERVATION AND EDUCATION CENTER IN FORT PIERCE, FL, WHERE THEY PAINTED, ASSISTED WITH CLEAN UP, AND HELPED WITH A 5K RACE TO BENEFIT THE CENTER.

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Give back to the community, help

people, and learn more about yourself in

the process at PSU, where our motto is

Ut prosim,Latinfor“ThatIMayServe.”

The Community Service Center will

connect you with service opportuni-

ties that fit your schedule and interests,

from organizing food and clothing

drives to mentoring kids to raising

awareness about important social issues.

Serve globally

Make a difference globally through

Alternative Spring Break and

international service trips that will give

you the chance to travel, learn, and

servebeyondcampus.In2015,24PSU

students, along with three advisors,

headedsouthtoKentuckyandFlorida,

where they beautified a state park, built

homeswithHabitatforHumanity,and

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

worked at a manatee observation and

education center.

Earn credits while you serve

Many of the courses you’ll take will give

you a chance to apply what you’re learn-

inginclasstotherealworld:Artstu-

dents help teach after-school art classes

to area schoolchildren; biology students

collect water samples from local rivers

and lakes to test water quality; business

students partner with local businesses to

help improve operations; computer sci-

ence students help organizations with IT

solutions…yougettheidea.However

you serve, you’ll gain some great real-

world experience for life after PSU.

Learnmoreaboutcommunityservice

at PSU by visiting plymouth.edu/

community-service.

“Alternative Spring Break is

an amazing experience. It

really makes you feel good

knowing you did something

useful with your spring

break and it’s a great way

to meet new people and

create friendships, along

with getting to travel!”

Samantha Levesque ’16biology

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T H E P O W E R O F A P S U D E G R E E

WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU?

THE POWER OF A PSU DEGREE

Your degree can take you wherever

you want to go. PSU alumni are in

every state in the US, every province

inCanada,andin47othercountries

around the world. They are business

owners, educators, state government

officials, theatre professionals, and

more.Herearejustsomeofthecool

jobsouralumnihave:

• Researchscientist,NASA

• Adventureeducator,Appalachian Mountain Club

• Televisionmeteorologist

• Assistantcoach/directorofplayer development,MiamiHeat basketball team

• Athletictrainer,PhiladelphiaPhillies

• ITspecialist,TravelersInsurance

• Technicaldirector,Glimmerglass Festival

plymouth.edu/alumni

1. AWARD-WINNING SALES REP JAMISON CLOUTHIER ’08 APPLIES WHAT HE LEARNED IN THE PROFESSIONAL SALES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AS A MANAGER FOR CLOUD SALES AND STRATEGY FOR THE NORTHEAST AT HEWLETT-PACKARD.

2. ERIN MCDONOUGH ’11 IS CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR AUSTIN ALLEGRO DANCE IN AUSTIN, TX.

3. JENNIFER DUPONT ’08 IS A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW AT THE MOLECULAR CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER IN BOSTON, MA. HER CURRENT RESEARCH IS FOCUSED ON THE MOLECULAR FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERTENSION AS PEOPLE AGE.

4. DAN CRAIG ’03 WORKING OUT THE MIAMI HEAT’S NORRIS COLE IN HIS POSITION AS ASSISTANT COACH/ DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.

5. THANKS TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PSU AND THE DIVISION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES (DCYF), SOCIAL WORK MAJOR SAMANTHA NOLIN ’14 WAS ABLE TO GAIN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE THROUGH AN INTERNSHIP AS WELL AS SOME FINANCIAL AID AND A GUARANTEED JOB AFTER GRADUATION. NOW SHE’S DOING WHAT SHE LOVES AS A PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER.

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99% of PSU students land jobs or begin grad school within one year of graduation.

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PSU ranks in the top 15 percent in a recent review of more than

1,200 US colleges and universities by Educate to Career. The

review showed that PSU alumni are better prepared for their

careers and receive higher-than-average salaries compared to

graduates from competing institutions.

“I’m putting my education

to use, and my professors

couldn’t be happier for me.”

Erin McDonough ’11 childhood studies, dance minor

co-artistic director for Austin

Allegro Dance, Austin, TX

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